Why it's Hot:
- 1st appearance and origin of the Juggernaut
- Origin of Professor X
- 1st cameo appearance of Cyttorak as a statue
- Cover Art by Jack Kirby
Synopsis:
In a dramatic flashback-filled issue, Professor X reveals the secrets of his past to the X-Men—including the bitter rivalry with his stepbrother, Cain Marko. When Marko discovers the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak, he is transformed into the unstoppable Juggernaut. As the X-Men brace for their most formidable threat yet, readers witness the foundations of Charles Xavier’s mission and the eerie origin of one of Marvel’s most powerful villains. A cornerstone Silver Age key with deep lore and iconic art.
